1995 Kia Retona vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Kia Retona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 310 kg more than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Supra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
